Hello, I invite all members of X Marks the Scot, especially those living in Vancouver, BC to attend the November Centenary Celebrations of the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada on the 27th of November 2010.

The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, www.seaforth100.com, invite you and your family to celebrate 100 years of history as Vancouver’s Infantry Regiment on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, 2555 Wesbrook Mall at the UBC Campus with a free centenary parade, official presentation of new Colours and band performances.

The centenary is a free, family friendly event with a regimental parade and Pipes and Drums band performances by The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada Pipes and Drums and special guest performers from Holland, The Seaforth Highlanders of Holland, Memorial Pipes and Drums.

The ceremony will include an official presentation of new Colours (or ceremonial flags) to Vancouver’s Infantry Regiment by The Honourable Steven L. Point, OBC, Lieutenant Governor of B.C.

Date: Saturday, November 27, 2010
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Doors will open at 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free

Location: Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, UBC Campus, 2555 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC

Parking: Plenty of parking available surrounding the venue in both lots and street metered spaces

About The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada:

Vancouver’s Infantry Regiment, The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada - www.seaforth100.com - are celebrating their 100 year anniversary in 2010. Formed in 1910 by members of the local Scottish community, the Seaforths have served as volunteer soldiers, supporting Canada, in every major Canadian Forces overseas mission, including the two World Wars, as both peacekeepers and war fighters. This year will see Centenary festivities to mark and celebrate the tens of thousands of Vancouverites who have proudly served as Seaforths, both in harm’s way and in peacetime, over the past century.

Join us on Facebook: Seaforth100

Twitter: @Seaforth100

flickr: Seaforth100

Thanks very much, and if you have any questions please drop me line on this forum.

Best wishes,

Michael